Wurlitzer hammer heads

[peter-burns.pianotuner@tesco.net]

> Thanks to William and Avery for Wurly info.
Got hold of some model makers dope today, and after checking regulation, will start to experiment with hardening the hammers.
> From: <peter-burns.pianotuner@tesco.net>
> Date: 2003/09/02 Tue PM 04:33:53 GMT
> To: pianotech@ptg.org,  pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Wurlitzer hammer heads
> 
> Greetings Techs,
> I've run into a problem with my latest Wurlitzer E.P 200
> refurbishment.
> I've got it built back up and running, aligned the hammers
> as usual, but there are "weak spots" in the overall sound which on closer inspection, seems to be caused by poor hammer felt condition ( at the extreme treble end, not much 
> felt left at all!) 
> How will the hammer felt on these mickey mouse toys react if I use acetone to harden? Is the felt sturdy enough to 
> support this process which, as you know, is a treatment usually reserved for the "harder felt" on acoustic actions.
> All post will be gratefully received.
> Peter
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